Bacon Academy - Baconian Yearbook (Colchester, CT)

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THE BACONIAN SUB-FRESHMAN DAY Sub-Freshmen Day inaugurated last year was observed at Bacon Academy on May 1st. This day is set aside for the purpose of encouraging the prospective fresh- men to continue their education. The day’s program was in charge of a Sub-Freshmen Day committee appointed by the faculty, with Joseph Busel as chairman. The commit- tee assisting was made up of the student body of Bacon Academy, and the sub-fresh- men assembled in Day Hall, and Mr. Howell delivered the address of welcome. The program was then turned over to J. Busel, who spoke of track events, girls’ basketball and the activities of the Glee Club. S. Berman, M. Busel and E. O’Connor acquainted the assembly with basketball, baseball and club affairs. Edwin Stebbins accompanied by Miss O’Brien at the piano rendered several vocal solos, following this a piano solo, by Miss Gitlin. A selected group of students coached by Miss Donovan presented a play entitled “No Cure No Pay’’. Characters: Committee: Gladys Graul F. Wasneski Doris Riley G. Turetsky Lillian Hankin J. Kurzel Mary Gilman G. Raymond Annie Ewafove L. Hankin Minnie Jaffe M. Kurzel R. Hoxie The Sub-Freshmen then visited a number of Freshmen Classes in order to be- come acquainted with class procedure. The social hour was enjoyed by all as it included dancing, serving of refreshments and a radio reception. In the afternoon the athletic events took place. The results were as follows: Track meet won by Seniors; Freshmen and eighth grade Baseball. Score 3-4 in favor of the Freshmen. A C Sixteen BACON A DEM Y

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THE BACONIAN JUNIOR CLASS Upon entering Bacon Academy for the third time, we found our enrollment con- siderably decreased. In the first month of school, we elected our class officers: Michael Busel, President; Anna Tynda, Vice-President, and Anna Ewafove, Secretary-Treasurer. During the school year, the Junior Class gave a card party for the entertain- ment of the students. On May 14th we staged one of the biggest social events of our school days, namely the Junior Prom. The afTair was well attended by students and their friends. The hall was beautifully decorated, showing the good work of the committee. Edwin Stebbins was general chairman of the Prom. Miss O'Brien, our class advisor, gave us many valuable suggestions and we wish to thank her for the help she gave us. Our class is also well represented in the school activities, having members on the Baconian Board; Basketball, both boys and girls; Baseball, and the various clubs. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES At our first class meeting the following were elected to serve as class officers for the year: Harold Snell, President; George Raymond, Vice-President; Gladys Graul, Treasurer, and Joseph Bass, Secretary. We regret very much t hat Snell has left school. George Raymond is President now and Nicholas Bochain, Vice-President. At the present time there are thirty-four Sophomores. On December 12th, the Sophomores and Freshmen gave a party for the upper classmen. The program consisted of a short play entitled “Making and Breaking of an Actor , written by Joseph Rami as, a member of this class; a dance given by the Sopho- more girls; and some recitations. After the entertainment refreshments were served. Ihis party proved to be very successful and everyone had a good time. Members of the Sophomore class are proud of having many athletes in their class who have taken part in many sports, such as Basketball—M. Krupnic, B. Gold- berg, J. Ramras; Baseball—Raymond, Pranowitz; Assistant Managers—M. Chmiel, H. Standish, B. Goldberg; Track Team— M. Krupnic, G. Raymond, B. Goldberg; Cross- Country—Goldberg, Krupnic. Girls’ Basketball—L. Hankin, P. Felner, F. Minsk, R. Liverant, E. Stern, R. Himmelstein, M. Gyome, H. and B. Fedus. FRESHMAN NOTES - An unusually large class of freshmen entered Bacon Academy last fall. The class officers elected at the first meeting were: Richard Hoxie, President; Elsie Sorrell, Vice- President; Evelyn Day, Secretary, and Anna Broder, Treasurer. Some of the boys of the Freshman Class showed an interest in athletics and went out for basket ball, baseball and the track squads. Many of the students have gained recognition in their school work. The Freshmen boys have organized a baseball team. On Sub-Freshman Day they defeated the eighth grade in a one-side game. The members of this class have also contributed to the school chapel exercises, by taking parts in plays given by the various organizations. It is a sincere wish of the present Freshmen class to co-operate in all social events, school activities and for the betterment of conditions of its own class in the following years. ACADEMY Fifteen BACON

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THE BACONIAN CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1927 a group of Freshmen, fifty strong, entered Bacon Academy with the determination to succeed. George Wasneski was elected President; John Fedus, Vice-President; Beatrice Gitlin, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Raymond O. Kendall, the principal was our English teacher. He did his best to accustom us to the new life we were to lead while here. Mr. Goodrich taught us Civics and General Math. With Miss Condren as Latin teacher, Miss Tiffany as Do- mestic Science instructor and Miss Pullen as the French teacher, the first year passed quite smoothly. We were represented in many of the scholastic activities; David Levine was a member of the Varsity Basket Ball team. On our return the next year, we were glad that our Freshman days wrere over, and our greenness had worn off; now the incoming class would be teased by the upper classmen. Our number had decreased considerably; since some students left school to find their way in the business world, others chose High Schools nearer their homes. We met early in the year to choose our class officers. The result of this election was: President, Hyman Schwartz; Vice-President, Gertrude Seger; Secretary and Treasurer, Edward O’Connor. There was a newr teacher to greet us. Miss Donovan came to fill the vacancy left by Miss Pullen. Mr. Kendall, Mr. Goodrich, Miss Tiffany and Miss Condren were still with us. As the year drew to a close we began to realize that now we were upper classmen and we were quite sophisticated. We entered our Junior year determined to make good. Mr. Kendall had left us, but Mr. Goodrich was made principal. Mr. Howell, our new’ teacher, taught us Geome- try. Our first social event was a Welcome Social to the Freshmen and new’comers. This proved successful both socially and financially. The new class officers were: Presi- dent, Joseph Busel; Vice-President, Gertrude Seger; Secretary, Beatrice Gitlin, and Tieasurer, Hyman Falk. In June we gave the customary farewell social to the Seniors which was a very socially successful affair. In September 1930 we returned for our fourth and last year at High School. F'inal examinations coupled with personal reasons brought on the fact that there were but tw’enty of us who still remained. We w’ere anxious to meet our new’ principal, Mr. Stickney. Miss Condren left us, but Miss Cole came to fill her place. Miss Donovan, Miss Tiffany and Mr. Howell lemained. Due to the large enrollment of Freshmen, a new’ teacher, Miss O’Brien, was added to our faculty. Our officers are: President, Hyman Schwartz; Vice-President, George Wasneski; Secretary, Beatrice Gitlin and Treasurer, Edward O’Connor. It seems as though ten months of school could not possibly have passed so quickly the end has come and we are ready to depart, to continue in the climb of life’s mighty ladder. ACADEMY Seventeen BACON